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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.57, 352.67 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.57, 352.67 and 172.55 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.57 : 352.67 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.57/352.67 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.57x = 352.67 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.57x = 60,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,852.21/255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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