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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.59, 362.44 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.59, 362.44 and 179.73 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.59 : 362.44 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.59/362.44 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.59x = 362.44 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.59x = 65,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,140.89/262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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