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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.78, 362.62 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.78, 362.62 and 174.15 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.78 : 362.62 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.78/362.62 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.78x = 362.62 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.78x = 63,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,149.84/262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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