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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 392.24 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 392.24 and 170.84 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 392.24 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/392.24 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 392.24 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 67,010.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,010.28/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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