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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.33, 352.01 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.33, 352.01 and 176.51 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.33 : 352.01 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.33/352.01 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.33x = 352.01 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.33x = 62,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,130.64/255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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