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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 392.22 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 392.22 and 170.26 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 392.22 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/392.22 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 392.22 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 66,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,779.38/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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