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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.15, 392.97 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.15, 392.97 and 170.57 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.15 : 392.97 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.15/392.97 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.15x = 392.97 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.15x = 67,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,028.89/262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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