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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.98, 392.99 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.98, 392.99 and 117.70 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.98 : 392.99 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.98/392.99 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.98x = 392.99 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.98x = 46,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,255.56/261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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