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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 392.64 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 392.64 and 117.55 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 392.64 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/392.64 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 392.64 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 46,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154.83/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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