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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 353.34 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 353.34 and 178.20 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 353.34 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/353.34 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 353.34 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 62,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,965.19/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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