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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.32, 393.52 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.32, 393.52 and 118 is: 177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.32 : 393.52 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.32/393.52 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.32x = 393.52 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.32x = 46,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435.36/262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.02

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