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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.18, 361.65 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.18, 361.65 and 173.69 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.18 : 361.65 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.18/361.65 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.18x = 361.65 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.18x = 62,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,814.99/262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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