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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.05, 392.96 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.05, 392.96 and 117.68 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.05 : 392.96 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.05/392.96 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.05x = 392.96 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.05x = 46,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,240.98/262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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