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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 352.73 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 352.73 and 162.36 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 352.73 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/352.73 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 352.73 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 57,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269.24/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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