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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 363.84 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 363.84 and 176.49 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 363.84 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/363.84 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 363.84 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 64,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,214.12/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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