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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.72, 362.30 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.72, 362.30 and 169.30 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.72 : 362.30 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.72/362.30 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.72x = 362.30 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.72x = 61,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,337.39/262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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