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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 392.61 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 392.61 and 79.11 is: 118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 392.61 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/392.61 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 392.61 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 31,059.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059.67/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.69

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