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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.39, 360.81 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.39, 360.81 and 174.09 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.39 : 360.81 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.39/360.81 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.39x = 360.81 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.39x = 62,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,813.41/261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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