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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.49, 392.25 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.49, 392.25 and 117.10 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.49 : 392.25 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.49/392.25 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.49x = 392.25 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.49x = 45,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932.48/261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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