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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.64, 352.74 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.64, 352.74 and 162.34 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.64 : 352.74 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.64/352.74 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.64x = 352.74 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.64x = 57,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,263.81/255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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