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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 363 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 363 and 175.82 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 363 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/363 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 363 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 63,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,822.66/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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