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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.77, 352.83 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.77, 352.83 and 162.36 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.77 : 352.83 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.77/352.83 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.77x = 352.83 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.77x = 57,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,283.55/255.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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