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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 392.28 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 392.28 and 174.97 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 392.28 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/392.28 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 392.28 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 68,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,637.23/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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