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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 352.19 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 352.19 and 160.64 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 352.19 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/352.19 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 352.19 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 56,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,575.80/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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