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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 353.26 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 353.26 and 168.78 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 353.26 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/353.26 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 353.26 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 59,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,624.76/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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