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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.37, 352.39 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.37, 352.39 and 168.16 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.37 : 352.39 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.37/352.39 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.37x = 352.39 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.37x = 59,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,255.72/255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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