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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.31, 360.44 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.31, 360.44 and 172.79 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.31 : 360.44 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.31/360.44 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.31x = 360.44 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.31x = 62,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,278.63/261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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