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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 261.47 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 261.47 and 169.31 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 261.47 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/261.47 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 261.47 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 44,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270.56/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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