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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.61, 392.99 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.61, 392.99 and 174.45 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.61 : 392.99 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.61/392.99 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.61x = 392.99 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.61x = 68,557.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,557.11/262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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