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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 352.32 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 352.32 and 176.63 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 352.32 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/352.32 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 352.32 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 62,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,230.28/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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