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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 352.35 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 352.35 and 172.60 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 352.35 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/352.35 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 352.35 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 60,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,814.73/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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