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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.36, 394.65 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.36, 394.65 and 176.39 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.36 : 394.65 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.36/394.65 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.36x = 394.65 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.36x = 69,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,612.31/263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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