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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 352.37 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 352.37 and 171.68 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 352.37 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/352.37 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 352.37 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 60,494.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,494.88/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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