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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 360.90 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 360.90 and 174.16 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 360.90 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/360.90 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 360.90 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 62,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,854.34/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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