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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 364.28 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 364.28 and 174.15 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 364.28 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/364.28 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 364.28 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 63,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,439.84/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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