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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.05, 361.70 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.05, 361.70 and 173.60 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.05 : 361.70 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.05/361.70 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.05x = 361.70 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.05x = 62,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,789.75/262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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