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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.03, 361.47 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.03, 361.47 and 179.14 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.03 : 361.47 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.03/361.47 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.03x = 361.47 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.03x = 64,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,753.74/262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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