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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 361.08 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 361.08 and 174.09 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 361.08 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/361.08 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 361.08 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 62,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,860.42/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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