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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 362.94 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 362.94 and 175.87 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 362.94 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/362.94 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 362.94 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 63,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,828.69/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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