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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 352.74 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 352.74 and 172.98 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 352.74 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/352.74 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 352.74 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 61,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,016.97/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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