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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 362.04 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 362.04 and 169.17 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 362.04 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/362.04 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 362.04 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 61,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246.31/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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