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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.99, 362.73 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.99, 362.73 and 175.69 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.99 : 362.73 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.99/362.73 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.99x = 362.73 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.99x = 63,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,728.03/262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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