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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.98, 392.94 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.98, 392.94 and 117.69 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.98 : 392.94 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.98/392.94 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.98x = 392.94 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.98x = 46,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,245.11/261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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