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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 395.22 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 395.22 and 176.76 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 395.22 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/395.22 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 395.22 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 69,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,859.09/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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