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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.01, 361.26 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.01, 361.26 and 179.16 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.01 : 361.26 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.01/361.26 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.01x = 361.26 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.01x = 64,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723.34/262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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