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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 363.95 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 363.95 and 176.34 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 363.95 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/363.95 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 363.95 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 64,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,180.09/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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