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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 392.83 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 392.83 and 117.60 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 392.83 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/392.83 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 392.83 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 46,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,197.99/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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