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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 363.02 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 363.02 and 175.86 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 363.02 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/363.02 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 363.02 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 63,839.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,839.82/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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