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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 353.10 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 353.10 and 162.62 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 353.10 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/353.10 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 353.10 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 57,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,419.93/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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