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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 352.01 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 352.01 and 161.91 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 352.01 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/352.01 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 352.01 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 56,993.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993.43/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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