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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 352.11 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 352.11 and 168.04 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 352.11 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/352.11 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 352.11 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 59,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168.56/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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