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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 361.31 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 361.31 and 174.74 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 361.31 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/361.31 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 361.31 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 63,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,132.63/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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