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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 352.02 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 352.02 and 166.68 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 352.02 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/352.02 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 352.02 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 58,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,674.69/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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