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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 261.81 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 261.81 and 169.68 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 261.81 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/261.81 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 261.81 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 44,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423.92/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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