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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 262.30 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 262.30 and 169.51 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 262.30 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/262.30 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 262.30 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 44,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,462.47/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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