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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 352.23 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 352.23 and 161.99 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 352.23 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/352.23 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 352.23 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 57,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,055.98/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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