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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.11, 352.03 and 172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.11, 352.03 and 172.33 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.11 : 352.03 = 172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.11/352.03 = 172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.11x = 352.03 × 172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.11x = 60,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,662.71/255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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