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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.87, 394.07 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.87, 394.07 and 170.34 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.87 : 394.07 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.87/394.07 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.87x = 394.07 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.87x = 67,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,125.88/262.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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