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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.80, 383.70 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.80, 383.70 and 164.68 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.80 : 383.70 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.80/383.70 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.80x = 383.70 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.80x = 63,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,187.72/255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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