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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 352.15 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 352.15 and 166.71 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 352.15 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/352.15 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 352.15 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 58,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,706.51/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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