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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 351.96 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 351.96 and 161.82 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 351.96 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/351.96 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 351.96 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 56,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,954.17/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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