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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 352.25 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 352.25 and 172.13 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 352.25 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/352.25 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 352.25 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 60,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,630.82/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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