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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 362.88 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 362.88 and 175.56 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 362.88 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/362.88 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 362.88 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 63,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,707.21/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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