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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 352.60 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 352.60 and 168.20 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 352.60 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/352.60 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 352.60 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 59,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,307.32/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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