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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.24, 361.51 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.24, 361.51 and 179.21 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.24 : 361.51 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.24/361.51 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.24x = 361.51 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.24x = 64,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,787.67/262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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