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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 391.74 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 391.74 and 116.80 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 391.74 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/391.74 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 391.74 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 45,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755.23/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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