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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 392.63 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 392.63 and 79.16 is: 118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 392.63 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/392.63 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 392.63 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 31,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,080.59/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.73

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