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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 361.39 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 361.39 and 179.24 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 361.39 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/361.39 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 361.39 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 64,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,773.29/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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