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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 352.48 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 352.48 and 162.21 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 352.48 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/352.48 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 352.48 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 57,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,175.78/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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