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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 260.69 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 260.69 and 169.38 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 260.69 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/260.69 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 260.69 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 44,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,154.83/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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