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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.40, 352.34 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.40, 352.34 and 168.12 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.40 : 352.34 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.40/352.34 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.40x = 352.34 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.40x = 59,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,235.40/255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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