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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.38, 360.65 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.38, 360.65 and 174 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.38 : 360.65 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.38/360.65 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.38x = 360.65 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.38x = 62,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,753.54/261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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