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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 392.32 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 392.32 and 169.19 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 392.32 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/392.32 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 392.32 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 66,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,376.62/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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