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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 353.43 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 353.43 and 162.86 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 353.43 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/353.43 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 353.43 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 57,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,559.61/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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