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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.41, 362.25 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.41, 362.25 and 175.14 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.41 : 362.25 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.41/362.25 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.41x = 362.25 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.41x = 63,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444.47/262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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