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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 261.09 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 261.09 and 171.09 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 261.09 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/261.09 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 261.09 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 44,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,669.89/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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