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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 393.12 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 393.12 and 170.96 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 393.12 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/393.12 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 393.12 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 67,205.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,205.83/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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