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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 391.59 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 391.59 and 116.82 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 391.59 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/391.59 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 391.59 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 45,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,745.54/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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