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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 360.76 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 360.76 and 174.04 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 360.76 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/360.76 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 360.76 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 62,786.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,786.67/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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