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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.35, 352.16 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.35, 352.16 and 172.45 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.35 : 352.16 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.35/352.16 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.35x = 352.16 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.35x = 60,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,729.99/255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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