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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 392.71 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 392.71 and 115.56 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 392.71 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/392.71 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 392.71 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 45,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,381.57/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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