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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 394.80 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 394.80 and 177.15 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 394.80 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/394.80 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 394.80 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 69,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,938.82/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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