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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 391.38 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 391.38 and 174.48 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 391.38 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/391.38 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 391.38 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 68,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,287.98/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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