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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 395.63 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 395.63 and 177.31 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 395.63 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/395.63 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 395.63 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 70,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,147.18/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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