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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.98, 394.83 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.98, 394.83 and 176.04 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.98 : 394.83 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.98/394.83 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.98x = 394.83 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.98x = 69,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,505.87/262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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