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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 361.06 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 361.06 and 174.49 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 361.06 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/361.06 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 361.06 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 63,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,000.02/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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