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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.75, 362.49 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.75, 362.49 and 173.05 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.75 : 362.49 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.75/362.49 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.75x = 362.49 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.75x = 62,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,728.89/262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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