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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.35, 361.79 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.35, 361.79 and 169.08 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.35 : 361.79 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.35/361.79 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.35x = 361.79 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.35x = 61,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170.61/262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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