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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.12, 361.92 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.12, 361.92 and 175 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.12 : 361.92 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.12/361.92 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.12x = 361.92 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.12x = 63,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,336/262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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