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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 363.65 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 363.65 and 176.23 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 363.65 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/363.65 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 363.65 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 64,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,086.04/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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