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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.34, 361.85 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.34, 361.85 and 173.84 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.34 : 361.85 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.34/361.85 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.34x = 361.85 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.34x = 62,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,901.33/262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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