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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.17, 361.94 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.17, 361.94 and 175.23 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.17 : 361.94 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.17/361.94 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.17x = 361.94 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.17x = 63,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,422.75/262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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