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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.97, 362.76 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.97, 362.76 and 174.60 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.97 : 362.76 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.97/362.76 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.97x = 362.76 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.97x = 63,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,337.90/262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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