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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.31, 361.80 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.31, 361.80 and 179.37 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.31 : 361.80 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.31/361.80 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.31x = 361.80 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.31x = 64,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,896.07/262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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