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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 352.80 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 352.80 and 178 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 352.80 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/352.80 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 352.80 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 62,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798.40/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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