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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 392.67 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 392.67 and 174.66 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 392.67 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/392.67 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 392.67 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 68,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,582.76/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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