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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.99, 383.58 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.99, 383.58 and 169.23 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.99 : 383.58 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.99/383.58 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.99x = 383.58 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.99x = 64,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,911.33/255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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