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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.30 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.30 and 169.08 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.30 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.30 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.30 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 44,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518.76/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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