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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.24, 361.77 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.24, 361.77 and 173.68 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.24 : 361.77 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.24/361.77 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.24x = 361.77 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.24x = 62,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,832.21/262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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