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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 391.68 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 391.68 and 117.15 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 391.68 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/391.68 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 391.68 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 45,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,885.31/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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