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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 384.18 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 384.18 and 163.09 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 384.18 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/384.18 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 384.18 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 62,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,655.92/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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