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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 391.32 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 391.32 and 179.73 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 391.32 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/391.32 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 391.32 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 70,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,331.94/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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