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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.71, 352.97 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.71, 352.97 and 177.42 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.71 : 352.97 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.71/352.97 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.71x = 352.97 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.71x = 62,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,623.05/255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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