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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.81, 364.37 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.81, 364.37 and 176.33 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.81 : 364.37 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.81/364.37 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.81x = 364.37 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.81x = 64,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,249.39/263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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