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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.26, 352.29 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.26, 352.29 and 168.11 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.26 : 352.29 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.26/352.29 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.26x = 352.29 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.26x = 59,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,223.47/255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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