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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 361.49 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 361.49 and 174.66 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 361.49 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/361.49 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 361.49 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 63,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,136.97/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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