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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 393.75 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 393.75 and 176.40 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 393.75 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/393.75 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 393.75 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 69,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,457.50/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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