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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.48, 362.20 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.48, 362.20 and 175 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.48 : 362.20 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.48/362.20 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.48x = 362.20 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.48x = 63,385
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,385/262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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