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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 394.77 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 394.77 and 176.40 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 394.77 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/394.77 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 394.77 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 69,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,636.14/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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