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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.53, 361.05 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.53, 361.05 and 174.28 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.53 : 361.05 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.53/361.05 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.53x = 361.05 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.53x = 62,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923.79/261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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