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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.25, 352.32 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.25, 352.32 and 168.04 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.25 : 352.32 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.25/352.32 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.25x = 352.32 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.25x = 59,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203.85/255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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