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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 363.28 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 363.28 and 178.16 is: 245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 363.28 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/363.28 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 363.28 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 64,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,721.96/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.94

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