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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 363.14 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 363.14 and 175.92 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 363.14 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/363.14 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 363.14 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 63,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,883.59/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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