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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.42, 394.28 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.42, 394.28 and 170.92 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.42 : 394.28 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.42/394.28 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.42x = 394.28 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.42x = 67,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,387.51/263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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