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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.29, 361.85 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.29, 361.85 and 169.02 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.29 : 361.85 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.29/361.85 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.29x = 361.85 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.29x = 61,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,159.89/262.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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