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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 361.49 and 178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 361.49 and 178.01 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 361.49 = 178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/361.49 = 178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 361.49 × 178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 64,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,346.14/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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