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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 361 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 361 and 174.10 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 361 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/361 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 361 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 62,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,850.10/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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