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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 263.07 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 263.07 and 169.14 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 263.07 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/263.07 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 263.07 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 44,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,495.66/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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