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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 392.36 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 392.36 and 117.26 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 392.36 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/392.36 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 392.36 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 46,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,005.59/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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