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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 352.76 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 352.76 and 170.51 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 352.76 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/352.76 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 352.76 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 60,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,146.49/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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