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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.61, 352.71 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.61, 352.71 and 162.19 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.61 : 352.71 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.61/352.71 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.61x = 352.71 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.61x = 57,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,206.48/255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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