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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 363.27 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 363.27 and 176.02 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 363.27 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/363.27 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 363.27 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 63,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,942.79/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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