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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 391.47 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 391.47 and 170.02 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 391.47 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/391.47 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 391.47 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 66,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,557.73/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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