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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.86, 362.84 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.86, 362.84 and 169.78 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.86 : 362.84 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.86/362.84 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.86x = 362.84 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.86x = 61,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,602.98/262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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