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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.83, 363.57 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.83, 363.57 and 175.21 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.83 : 363.57 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.83/363.57 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.83x = 363.57 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.83x = 63,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,701.10/263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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