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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.43, 392.81 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.43, 392.81 and 174.38 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.43 : 392.81 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.43/392.81 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.43x = 392.81 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.43x = 68,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,498.81/262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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