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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.63, 362.62 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.63, 362.62 and 169.43 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.63 : 362.62 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.63/362.62 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.63x = 362.62 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.63x = 61,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438.87/262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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