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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 362.20 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 362.20 and 174.16 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 362.20 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/362.20 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 362.20 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 63,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,080.75/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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