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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 383.89 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 383.89 and 164.40 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 383.89 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/383.89 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 383.89 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 63,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,111.52/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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