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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.43, 361.58 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.43, 361.58 and 174.95 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.43 : 361.58 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.43/361.58 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.43x = 361.58 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.43x = 63,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,257.09/262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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