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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.36, 392.64 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.36, 392.64 and 170.92 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.36 : 392.64 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.36/392.64 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.36x = 392.64 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.36x = 67,110.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,110.03/262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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