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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 392.13 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 392.13 and 170 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 392.13 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/392.13 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 392.13 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 66,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,662.10/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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