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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 363.45 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 363.45 and 175.98 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 363.45 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/363.45 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 363.45 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 63,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,959.93/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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