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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 352.92 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 352.92 and 162.55 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 352.92 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/352.92 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 352.92 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 57,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,367.15/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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