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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 394.05 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 394.05 and 176.65 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 394.05 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/394.05 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 394.05 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 69,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,608.93/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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