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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 394.73 and 165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 394.73 and 165.67 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 394.73 = 165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/394.73 = 165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 394.73 × 165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 65,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,394.92/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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