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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.65, 391.77 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.65, 391.77 and 170.12 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.65 : 391.77 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.65/391.77 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.65x = 391.77 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.65x = 66,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,648.89/261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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