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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.37, 352.33 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.37, 352.33 and 166.95 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.37 : 352.33 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.37/352.33 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.37x = 352.33 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.37x = 58,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,821.49/255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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