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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.74, 362.62 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.74, 362.62 and 179.82 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.74 : 362.62 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.74/362.62 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.74x = 362.62 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.74x = 65,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,203.62/262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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