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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.51, 362.14 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.51, 362.14 and 169.26 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.51 : 362.14 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.51/362.14 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.51x = 362.14 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.51x = 61,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,294.04/262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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