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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 352.16 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 352.16 and 176.46 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 352.16 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/352.16 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 352.16 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 62,142.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,142.15/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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