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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 392.64 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 392.64 and 117.54 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 392.64 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/392.64 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 392.64 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 46,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,150.91/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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