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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 391.70 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 391.70 and 179.93 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 391.70 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/391.70 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 391.70 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 70,480.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,480.01/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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