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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.20, 361.60 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.20, 361.60 and 179.16 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.20 : 361.60 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.20/361.60 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.20x = 361.60 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.20x = 64,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,784.26/262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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