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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 361.23 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 361.23 and 174.48 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 361.23 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/361.23 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 361.23 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 63,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,027.41/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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