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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 351.93 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 351.93 and 172.22 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 351.93 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/351.93 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 351.93 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 60,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,608.52/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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