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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 352.20 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 352.20 and 162.09 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 352.20 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/352.20 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 352.20 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 57,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,087.30/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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