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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 363.64 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 363.64 and 175.18 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 363.64 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/363.64 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 363.64 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 63,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,701.79/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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