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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 392.65 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 392.65 and 175.26 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 392.65 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/392.65 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 392.65 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 68,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,816.87/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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