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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.80 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.80 and 160.32 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.80 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.80 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.80 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 61,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,530.82/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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