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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.46, 391.48 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.46, 391.48 and 169.93 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.46 : 391.48 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.46/391.48 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.46x = 391.48 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.46x = 66,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,524.20/261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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