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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 362.39 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 362.39 and 175.23 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 362.39 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/362.39 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 362.39 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 63,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,500.72/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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