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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 360.75 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 360.75 and 173.98 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 360.75 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/360.75 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 360.75 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 62,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763.29/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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