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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.47, 392.19 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.47, 392.19 and 170.11 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.47 : 392.19 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.47/392.19 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.47x = 392.19 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.47x = 66,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,715.44/261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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