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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 360.72 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 360.72 and 174.34 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 360.72 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/360.72 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 360.72 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 62,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,887.92/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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