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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 391.88 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 391.88 and 170.06 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 391.88 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/391.88 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 391.88 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 66,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,640.30/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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