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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 394.67 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 394.67 and 165.70 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 394.67 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/394.67 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 394.67 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 65,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,396.82/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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