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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 360.84 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 360.84 and 174.20 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 360.84 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/360.84 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 360.84 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 62,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,858.33/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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