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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 351.98 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 351.98 and 167.72 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 351.98 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/351.98 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 351.98 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 59,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,031.49/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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