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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.07, 362.93 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.07, 362.93 and 175.77 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.07 : 362.93 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.07/362.93 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.07x = 362.93 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.07x = 63,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,791.33/263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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