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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 351.68 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 351.68 and 171.18 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 351.68 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/351.68 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 351.68 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 60,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,200.45/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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