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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.85, 362.43 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.85, 362.43 and 179.81 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.85 : 362.43 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.85/362.43 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.85x = 362.43 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.85x = 65,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,166.73/262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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