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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 352.13 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 352.13 and 161.96 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 352.13 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/352.13 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 352.13 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 57,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,028.40/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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