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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 352.34 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 352.34 and 162.08 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 352.34 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/352.34 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 352.34 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 57,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,104.70/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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