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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.41, 361.89 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.41, 361.89 and 179.55 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.41 : 361.89 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.41/361.89 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.41x = 361.89 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.41x = 64,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,977.35/262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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