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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 362.75 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 362.75 and 174.46 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 362.75 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/362.75 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 362.75 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 63,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,284.49/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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