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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 352.93 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 352.93 and 162.50 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 352.93 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/352.93 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 352.93 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 57,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,351.13/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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