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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 361.24 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 361.24 and 174.56 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 361.24 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/361.24 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 361.24 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 63,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,058.05/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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