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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 360.70 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 360.70 and 174.08 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 360.70 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/360.70 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 360.70 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 62,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,790.66/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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