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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 391.69 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 391.69 and 169.98 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 391.69 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/391.69 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 391.69 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 66,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,579.47/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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