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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 363.38 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 363.38 and 174.88 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 363.38 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/363.38 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 363.38 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 63,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,547.89/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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