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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 362.34 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 362.34 and 179.88 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 362.34 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/362.34 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 362.34 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 65,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,177.72/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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