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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.91, 362.88 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.91, 362.88 and 174.41 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.91 : 362.88 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.91/362.88 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.91x = 362.88 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.91x = 63,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,289.90/262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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