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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 392.32 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 392.32 and 117.32 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 392.32 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/392.32 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 392.32 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 46,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,026.98/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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