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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 361.80 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 361.80 and 173.92 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 361.80 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/361.80 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 361.80 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 62,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,924.26/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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