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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 392.24 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 392.24 and 176.16 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 392.24 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/392.24 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 392.24 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 69,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,097.00/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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