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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.81, 395.49 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.81, 395.49 and 177.14 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.81 : 395.49 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.81/395.49 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.81x = 395.49 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.81x = 70,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,057.10/263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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