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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 353.38 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 353.38 and 167.44 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 353.38 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/353.38 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 353.38 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 59,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168.18/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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