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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.69, 362.28 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.69, 362.28 and 175.21 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.69 : 362.28 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.69/362.28 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.69x = 362.28 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.69x = 63,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,475.08/262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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