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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 361.14 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 361.14 and 174.50 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 361.14 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/361.14 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 361.14 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 63,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,018.93/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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