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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 384.01 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 384.01 and 164.63 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 384.01 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/384.01 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 384.01 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 63,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,220.11/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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