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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 392.44 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 392.44 and 170.46 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 392.44 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/392.44 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 392.44 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 66,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,895.32/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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