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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 352.26 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 352.26 and 167.94 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 352.26 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/352.26 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 352.26 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 59,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,158.54/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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