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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 362.56 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 362.56 and 175.55 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 362.56 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/362.56 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 362.56 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 63,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,647.41/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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