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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 351.88 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 351.88 and 167.96 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 351.88 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/351.88 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 351.88 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 59,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,101.76/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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