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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 362.33 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 362.33 and 174.03 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 362.33 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/362.33 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 362.33 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 63,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,055.42/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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