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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 392.64 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 392.64 and 170.60 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 392.64 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/392.64 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 392.64 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 66,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,984.38/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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