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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 351.63 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 351.63 and 166.42 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 351.63 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/351.63 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 351.63 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 58,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,516.99/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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