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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 352.78 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 352.78 and 162.45 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 352.78 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/352.78 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 352.78 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 57,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308.70/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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