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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.74, 352.94 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.74, 352.94 and 162.50 is: 224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.74 : 352.94 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.74/352.94 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.74x = 352.94 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.74x = 57,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,350.17/255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.26

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