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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 383.72 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 383.72 and 164.67 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 383.72 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/383.72 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 383.72 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 63,186.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,186.35/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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