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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 352.64 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 352.64 and 176.84 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 352.64 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/352.64 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 352.64 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 62,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,360.86/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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