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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 384.72 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 384.72 and 175.20 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 384.72 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/384.72 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 384.72 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 67,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,402.94/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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