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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 390.96 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 390.96 and 169.80 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 390.96 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/390.96 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 390.96 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 66,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385.01/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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