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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 383.52 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 383.52 and 170.24 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 383.52 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/383.52 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 383.52 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 65,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,290.44/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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