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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.41, 391.64 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.41, 391.64 and 169.88 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.41 : 391.64 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.41/391.64 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.41x = 391.64 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.41x = 66,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,529.00/261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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