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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.41, 352.60 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.41, 352.60 and 172.95 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.41 : 352.60 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.41/352.60 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.41x = 352.60 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.41x = 60,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,982.17/255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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