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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 353.16 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 353.16 and 168.71 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 353.16 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/353.16 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 353.16 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 59,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,579.86/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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