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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.82, 383.96 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.82, 383.96 and 164.24 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.82 : 383.96 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.82/383.96 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.82x = 383.96 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.82x = 63,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,061.59/255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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