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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 361.20 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 361.20 and 174.53 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 361.20 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/361.20 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 361.20 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 63,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,037.56/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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