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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 362.25 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 362.25 and 175.20 is: 241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 362.25 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/362.25 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 362.25 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 63,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,466.20/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.61

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