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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.52, 362.43 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.52, 362.43 and 174.02 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.52 : 362.43 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.52/362.43 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.52x = 362.43 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.52x = 63,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,069.20/262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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