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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 384.60 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 384.60 and 160.28 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 384.60 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/384.60 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 384.60 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 61,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643.69/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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