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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 351.95 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 351.95 and 172.41 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 351.95 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/351.95 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 351.95 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 60,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,678.84/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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