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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 391.97 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 391.97 and 169.97 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 391.97 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/391.97 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 391.97 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 66,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,623.14/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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