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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 363.06 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 363.06 and 175.72 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 363.06 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/363.06 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 363.06 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 63,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,796.90/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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