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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 352.62 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 352.62 and 162.31 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 352.62 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/352.62 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 352.62 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 57,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,231.99/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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