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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.01, 361.73 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.01, 361.73 and 173.52 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.01 : 361.73 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.01/361.73 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.01x = 361.73 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.01x = 62,767.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,767.82/262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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