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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 361.22 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 361.22 and 174.45 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 361.22 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/361.22 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 361.22 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 63,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,013.96/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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