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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 363.42 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 363.42 and 176.09 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 363.42 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/363.42 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 363.42 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 63,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,992.81/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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