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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.92, 362.81 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.92, 362.81 and 169.50 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.92 : 362.81 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.92/362.81 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.92x = 362.81 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.92x = 61,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,498.08/262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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