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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 384.12 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 384.12 and 175.32 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 384.12 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/384.12 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 384.12 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 67,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,343.92/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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