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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.48, 362.10 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.48, 362.10 and 169.18 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.48 : 362.10 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.48/362.10 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.48x = 362.10 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.48x = 61,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,260.08/262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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