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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 360.36 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 360.36 and 173.85 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 360.36 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/360.36 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 360.36 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 62,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,648.59/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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