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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.91, 393.53 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.91, 393.53 and 170.42 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.91 : 393.53 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.91/393.53 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.91x = 393.53 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.91x = 67,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,062.56/262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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