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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 391.84 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 391.84 and 179.68 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 391.84 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/391.84 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 391.84 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 70,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,405.81/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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