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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.55, 384.98 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.55, 384.98 and 169.94 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.55 : 384.98 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.55/384.98 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.55x = 384.98 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.55x = 65,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,421.39/256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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