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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 394.34 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 394.34 and 176.22 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 394.34 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/394.34 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 394.34 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 69,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,489.71/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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