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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.13, 391.23 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.13, 391.23 and 169.84 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.13 : 391.23 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.13/391.23 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.13x = 391.23 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.13x = 66,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,446.50/261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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