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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 352.80 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 352.80 and 168.48 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 352.80 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/352.80 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 352.80 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 59,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,439.74/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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