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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 363.33 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 363.33 and 176.10 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 363.33 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/363.33 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 363.33 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 63,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,982.41/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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