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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 383.35 and 168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 383.35 and 168.97 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 383.35 = 168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/383.35 = 168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 383.35 × 168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 64,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,772.85/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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