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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.55, 362.39 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.55, 362.39 and 175.22 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.55 : 362.39 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.55/362.39 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.55x = 362.39 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.55x = 63,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,497.63/262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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