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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 392.80 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 392.80 and 117.44 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 392.80 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/392.80 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 392.80 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 46,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130.43/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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