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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.87, 362.83 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.87, 362.83 and 174.20 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.87 : 362.83 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.87/362.83 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.87x = 362.83 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.87x = 63,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,204.99/262.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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