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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.73, 362.40 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.73, 362.40 and 174.21 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.73 : 362.40 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.73/362.40 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.73x = 362.40 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.73x = 63,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,133.70/262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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