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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 392.88 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 392.88 and 117.52 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 392.88 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/392.88 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 392.88 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 46,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,171.26/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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