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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 382.93 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 382.93 and 163.42 is: 244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 382.93 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/382.93 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 382.93 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 62,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,577.05/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.54

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