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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 352.62 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 352.62 and 167.07 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 352.62 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/352.62 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 352.62 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 58,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,912.22/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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