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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 351.89 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 351.89 and 167.66 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 351.89 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/351.89 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 351.89 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 58,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,997.88/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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