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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.38, 362.16 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.38, 362.16 and 175.05 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.38 : 362.16 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.38/362.16 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.38x = 362.16 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.38x = 63,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,396.11/262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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