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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.31, 351.91 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.31, 351.91 and 176.74 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.31 : 351.91 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.31/351.91 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.31x = 351.91 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.31x = 62,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,195.91/255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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