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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.61, 392.43 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.61, 392.43 and 115.43 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.61 : 392.43 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.61/392.43 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.61x = 392.43 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.61x = 45,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295.66/261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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