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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 262.77 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 262.77 and 169.66 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 262.77 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/262.77 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 262.77 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 44,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581.56/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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