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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 351.66 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 351.66 and 172.12 is: 237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 351.66 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/351.66 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 351.66 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 60,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,527.72/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.33

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