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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.35, 352.22 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.35, 352.22 and 162.07 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.35 : 352.22 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.35/352.22 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.35x = 352.22 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.35x = 57,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,082.60/255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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