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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 393.56 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 393.56 and 174.88 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 393.56 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/393.56 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 393.56 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 68,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,824.90/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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