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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.36, 361.98 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.36, 361.98 and 169.12 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.36 : 361.98 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.36/361.98 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.36x = 361.98 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.36x = 61,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,218.06/262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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