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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 391.23 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 391.23 and 175.86 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 391.23 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/391.23 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 391.23 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 68,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,801.71/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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