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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.89, 362.61 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.89, 362.61 and 177.59 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.89 : 362.61 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.89/362.61 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.89x = 362.61 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.89x = 64,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,394.10/262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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