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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 352.26 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 352.26 and 167.91 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 352.26 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/352.26 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 352.26 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 59,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,147.98/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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