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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.67, 392.24 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.67, 392.24 and 170.55 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.67 : 392.24 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.67/392.24 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.67x = 392.24 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.67x = 66,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,893.72/261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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