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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 361.40 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 361.40 and 174.80 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 361.40 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/361.40 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 361.40 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 63,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172.72/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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