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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 392.76 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 392.76 and 117.52 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 392.76 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/392.76 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 392.76 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 46,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,157.16/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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