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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 392.24 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 392.24 and 173.95 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 392.24 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/392.24 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 392.24 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 68,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,229.60/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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