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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.87, 364.29 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.87, 364.29 and 175.49 is: 242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.87 : 364.29 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.87/364.29 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.87x = 364.29 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.87x = 63,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,929.25/263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.28

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