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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.03, 351.78 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.03, 351.78 and 176.21 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.03 : 351.78 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.03/351.78 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.03x = 351.78 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.03x = 61,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,987.15/255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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