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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 361.99 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 361.99 and 169.04 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 361.99 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/361.99 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 361.99 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 61,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,192.64/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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