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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 394.98 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 394.98 and 176.80 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 394.98 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/394.98 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 394.98 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 69,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,832.46/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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