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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 351.89 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 351.89 and 161.71 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 351.89 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/351.89 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 351.89 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 56,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,904.13/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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