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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 392.44 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 392.44 and 79.05 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 392.44 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/392.44 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 392.44 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 31,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,022.39/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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