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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 352.64 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 352.64 and 172.77 is: 238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 352.64 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/352.64 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 352.64 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 60,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,924.75/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.28

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