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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 392.07 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 392.07 and 174.97 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 392.07 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/392.07 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 392.07 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 68,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,599.61/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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