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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 392.48 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 392.48 and 169.99 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 392.48 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/392.48 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 392.48 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 66,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,717.68/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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