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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.78, 362.72 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.78, 362.72 and 169.52 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.78 : 362.72 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.78/362.72 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.78x = 362.72 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.78x = 61,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,486.90/262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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