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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 361.04 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 361.04 and 174.32 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 361.04 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/361.04 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 361.04 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 62,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,936.49/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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