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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.40, 361.76 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.40, 361.76 and 174.92 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.40 : 361.76 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.40/361.76 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.40x = 361.76 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.40x = 63,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,279.06/262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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