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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 392.80 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 392.80 and 176.40 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 392.80 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/392.80 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 392.80 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 69,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,289.92/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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