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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.13, 361.49 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.13, 361.49 and 173.54 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 361.49 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/361.49 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 361.49 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 62,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,733.01/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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