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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 392.34 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 392.34 and 117.20 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 392.34 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/392.34 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 392.34 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 45,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982.25/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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