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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 363.82 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 363.82 and 176.25 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 363.82 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/363.82 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 363.82 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 64,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,122.83/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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