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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 364.11 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 364.11 and 179.81 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 364.11 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/364.11 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 364.11 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 65,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,470.62/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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