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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 352.92 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 352.92 and 178.08 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 352.92 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/352.92 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 352.92 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 62,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,847.99/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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