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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 363.98 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 363.98 and 175.19 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 363.98 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/363.98 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 363.98 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 63,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,765.66/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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