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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 363.60 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 363.60 and 176.28 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 363.60 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/363.60 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 363.60 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 64,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,095.41/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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