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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 352.62 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 352.62 and 168.30 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 352.62 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/352.62 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 352.62 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 59,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,345.95/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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