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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 264.06 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 264.06 and 169.97 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 264.06 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/264.06 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 264.06 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 44,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,880.96/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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