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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 363.78 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 363.78 and 175.21 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 363.78 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/363.78 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 363.78 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 63,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,737.89/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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