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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 362.81 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 362.81 and 169.70 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 362.81 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/362.81 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 362.81 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 61,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567.47/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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