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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 352.12 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 352.12 and 176.45 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 352.12 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/352.12 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 352.12 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 62,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,131.57/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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