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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.18, 361.56 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.18, 361.56 and 174.70 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.18 : 361.56 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.18/361.56 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.18x = 361.56 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.18x = 63,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,164.53/262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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