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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 352.20 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 352.20 and 168.04 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 352.20 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/352.20 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 352.20 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 59,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,183.69/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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