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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 362.81 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 362.81 and 175.70 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 362.81 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/362.81 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 362.81 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 63,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,743.02/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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