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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.02, 361.41 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.02, 361.41 and 174.84 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.02 : 361.41 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.02/361.41 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.02x = 361.41 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.02x = 63,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,188.92/262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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