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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 352.34 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 352.34 and 166.84 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 352.34 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/352.34 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 352.34 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 58,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,784.41/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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