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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 352.08 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 352.08 and 177.24 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 352.08 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/352.08 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 352.08 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 62,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,402.66/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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