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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.42, 391.86 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.42, 391.86 and 170.30 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.42 : 391.86 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.42/391.86 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.42x = 391.86 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.42x = 66,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,731.80/261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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