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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.31, 362.13 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.31, 362.13 and 173.91 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.31 : 362.13 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.31/362.13 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.31x = 362.13 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.31x = 62,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,977.68/262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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