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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 351.72 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 351.72 and 177.28 is: 244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 351.72 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/351.72 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 351.72 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 62,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,352.92/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.48

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