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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.38, 361.98 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.38, 361.98 and 175.26 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.38 : 361.98 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.38/361.98 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.38x = 361.98 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.38x = 63,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,440.61/262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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