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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 363.17 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 363.17 and 174.66 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 363.17 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/363.17 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 363.17 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 63,431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,431.71/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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