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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.99, 353.25 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.99, 353.25 and 168.78 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.99 : 353.25 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.99/353.25 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.99x = 353.25 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.99x = 59,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,621.54/255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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