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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 353.28 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 353.28 and 162.68 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 353.28 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/353.28 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 353.28 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 57,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,471.59/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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