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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.13, 362.86 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.13, 362.86 and 174.54 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.13 : 362.86 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.13/362.86 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.13x = 362.86 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.13x = 63,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,333.58/263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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