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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.79, 353.10 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.79, 353.10 and 177.09 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.79 : 353.10 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.79/353.10 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.79x = 353.10 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.79x = 62,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,531.81/255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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