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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 392.10 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 392.10 and 117.20 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 392.10 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/392.10 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 392.10 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 45,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,952.16/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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