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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 390.72 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 390.72 and 169.52 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 390.72 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/390.72 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 390.72 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 66,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,234.85/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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