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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.58 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.58 and 170.84 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.58 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.58 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.58 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 67,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,239.21/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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