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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 353.21 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 353.21 and 177.13 is: 244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 353.21 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/353.21 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 353.21 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 62,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,564.09/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.54

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