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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 391.01 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 391.01 and 174.44 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 391.01 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/391.01 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 391.01 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 68,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,207.78/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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