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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.29, 362.13 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.29, 362.13 and 179.37 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.29 : 362.13 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.29/362.13 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.29x = 362.13 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.29x = 64,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,955.26/262.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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