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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 362.48 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 362.48 and 175.46 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 362.48 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/362.48 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 362.48 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 63,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,598.05/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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