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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 261.58 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 261.58 and 171.19 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 261.58 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/261.58 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 261.58 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 44,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,779.88/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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