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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.22, 361.96 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.22, 361.96 and 174.86 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.22 : 361.96 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.22/361.96 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.22x = 361.96 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.22x = 63,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,290.08/262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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