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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 383.16 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 383.16 and 159.44 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 383.16 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/383.16 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 383.16 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 61,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,091.03/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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