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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.14, 361.62 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.14, 361.62 and 174.66 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.14 : 361.62 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.14/361.62 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.14x = 361.62 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.14x = 63,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,160.55/262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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