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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.23, 393.14 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.23, 393.14 and 117.84 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.23 : 393.14 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.23/393.14 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.23x = 393.14 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.23x = 46,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,328.72/262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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