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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.04, 392.45 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.04, 392.45 and 170.91 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.04 : 392.45 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.04/392.45 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.04x = 392.45 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.04x = 67,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,072.77/262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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