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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.80, 261.66 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.80, 261.66 and 169.94 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.80 : 261.66 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.80/261.66 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.80x = 261.66 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.80x = 44,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,466.50/174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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