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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 362.40 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 362.40 and 169.40 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 362.40 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/362.40 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 362.40 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 61,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,388.75/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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