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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.45, 363.48 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.45, 363.48 and 176.15 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.45 : 363.48 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.45/363.48 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.45x = 363.48 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.45x = 64,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,027.00/263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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