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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 392.14 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 392.14 and 170 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 392.14 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/392.14 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 392.14 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 66,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,663.80/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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