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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 392.20 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 392.20 and 174.82 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 392.20 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/392.20 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 392.20 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 68,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,564.40/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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