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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.36, 393 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.36, 393 and 170.83 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.36 : 393 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.36/393 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.36x = 393 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.36x = 67,136.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,136.19/262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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