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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 360.90 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 360.90 and 174.18 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 360.90 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/360.90 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 360.90 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 62,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,861.56/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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