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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 361.18 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 361.18 and 174.68 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 361.18 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/361.18 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 361.18 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 63,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,090.92/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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