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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.27, 361.86 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.27, 361.86 and 169.02 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.27 : 361.86 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.27/361.86 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.27x = 361.86 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.27x = 61,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161.58/262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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