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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 392.45 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 392.45 and 117.41 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 392.45 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/392.45 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 392.45 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 46,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,075.01/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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