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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.38, 362 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.38, 362 and 175.04 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.38 : 362 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.38/362 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.38x = 362 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.38x = 63,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,364.48/262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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