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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.96, 362.84 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.96, 362.84 and 169.72 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.96 : 362.84 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.96/362.84 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.96x = 362.84 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.96x = 61,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,581.20/262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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