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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 363.83 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 363.83 and 175.38 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 363.83 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/363.83 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 363.83 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 63,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,807.63/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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