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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 352.05 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 352.05 and 155.52 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 352.05 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/352.05 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 352.05 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 54,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,749.24/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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