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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 352.80 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 352.80 and 167.09 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 352.80 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/352.80 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 352.80 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 58,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,949.35/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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