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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.32, 361.88 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.32, 361.88 and 179.64 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.32 : 361.88 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.32/361.88 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.32x = 361.88 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.32x = 65,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,008.12/262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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