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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 352.12 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 352.12 and 167.78 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 352.12 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/352.12 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 352.12 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 59,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,078.69/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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