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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 392.52 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 392.52 and 174.12 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 392.52 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/392.52 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 392.52 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 68,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,345.58/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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