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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 394.71 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 394.71 and 176.70 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 394.71 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/394.71 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 394.71 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 69,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,745.26/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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