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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 392.44 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 392.44 and 170.43 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 392.44 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/392.44 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 392.44 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 66,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,883.55/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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