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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 352.74 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 352.74 and 168.52 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 352.74 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/352.74 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 352.74 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 59,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443.74/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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