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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.69, 391.47 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.69, 391.47 and 174.21 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.69 : 391.47 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.69/391.47 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.69x = 391.47 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.69x = 68,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,197.99/261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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