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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.49, 362.04 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.49, 362.04 and 169.23 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.49 : 362.04 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.49/362.04 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.49x = 362.04 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.49x = 61,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268.03/262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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