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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.34, 393.50 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.34, 393.50 and 170.98 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.34 : 393.50 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.34/393.50 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.34x = 393.50 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.34x = 67,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,280.63/262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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