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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 391.69 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 391.69 and 169.93 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 391.69 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/391.69 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 391.69 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 66,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,559.88/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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