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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.71, 362.61 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.71, 362.61 and 175.63 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.71 : 362.61 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.71/362.61 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.71x = 362.61 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.71x = 63,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686.82/262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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