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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.19, 361.78 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.19, 361.78 and 174.81 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.19 : 361.78 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.19/361.78 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.19x = 361.78 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.19x = 63,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,242.76/262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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