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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 352.23 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 352.23 and 172.49 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 352.23 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/352.23 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 352.23 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 60,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,757.03/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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