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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.47, 352.40 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.47, 352.40 and 162.19 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.47 : 352.40 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.47/352.40 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.47x = 352.40 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.47x = 57,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,153.18/255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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