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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 361.60 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 361.60 and 174.47 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 361.60 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/361.60 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 361.60 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 63,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,086.11/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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