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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 392.94 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 392.94 and 117.59 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 392.94 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/392.94 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 392.94 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 46,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,203.85/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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