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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 352.21 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 352.21 and 168.05 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 352.21 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/352.21 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 352.21 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 59,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186.71/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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