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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.38, 261.13 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.38, 261.13 and 169.25 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.38 : 261.13 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.38/261.13 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.38x = 261.13 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.38x = 44,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196.25/174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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