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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 363.49 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 363.49 and 179.74 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 363.49 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/363.49 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 363.49 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 65,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,333.69/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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