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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 362.95 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 362.95 and 175.95 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 362.95 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/362.95 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 362.95 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 63,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,861.05/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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