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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 360.96 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 360.96 and 174.25 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 360.96 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/360.96 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 360.96 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 62,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,897.28/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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