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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.24, 352.11 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.24, 352.11 and 172.32 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.24 : 352.11 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.24/352.11 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.24x = 352.11 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.24x = 60,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,674.92/255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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