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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.29, 261.79 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.29, 261.79 and 169.97 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.29 : 261.79 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.29/261.79 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.29x = 261.79 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.29x = 44,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494.71/174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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