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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.72, 362.44 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.72, 362.44 and 169.48 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.72 : 362.44 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.72/362.44 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.72x = 362.44 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.72x = 61,426.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,426.33/262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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