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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 360.75 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 360.75 and 174.07 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 360.75 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/360.75 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 360.75 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 62,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,795.75/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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