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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 363.28 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 363.28 and 176.05 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 363.28 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/363.28 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 363.28 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 63,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,955.44/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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