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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 361.28 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 361.28 and 174.64 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 361.28 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/361.28 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 361.28 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 63,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,093.94/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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