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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 361.41 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 361.41 and 174.65 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 361.41 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/361.41 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 361.41 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 63,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,118.45/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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