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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 364.50 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 364.50 and 176.44 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 364.50 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/364.50 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 364.50 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 64,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,312.38/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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