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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.58, 362.56 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.58, 362.56 and 179.64 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.58 : 362.56 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.58/362.56 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.58x = 362.56 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.58x = 65,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,130.28/262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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