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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 391.58 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 391.58 and 169.76 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 391.58 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/391.58 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 391.58 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 66,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,474.62/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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