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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 361.68 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 361.68 and 179.36 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 361.68 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/361.68 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 361.68 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 64,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,870.92/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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