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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 362.88 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 362.88 and 174.71 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 362.88 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/362.88 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 362.88 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 63,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,398.76/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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