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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 352.35 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 352.35 and 168.12 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 352.35 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/352.35 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 352.35 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 59,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,237.08/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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