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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 361.10 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 361.10 and 173.27 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 361.10 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/361.10 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 361.10 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 62,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567.80/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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