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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 352.41 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 352.41 and 172.44 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 352.41 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/352.41 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 352.41 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 60,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,769.58/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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