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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 363.39 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.25, 363.39 and 176.18 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 363.39 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/363.39 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 363.39 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 64,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,019.57/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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