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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 393.24 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 393.24 and 170.90 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 393.24 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/393.24 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 393.24 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 67,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,204.72/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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