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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 392.46 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 392.46 and 170.56 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 392.46 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/392.46 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 392.46 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 66,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,937.98/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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