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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 390.73 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 390.73 and 169.54 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 390.73 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/390.73 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 390.73 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 66,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,244.36/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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