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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 392 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 392 and 174.64 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 392 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/392 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 392 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 68,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,458.88/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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