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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 393 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 393 and 170.52 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 393 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/393 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 393 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 67,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,014.36/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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