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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 394.56 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 394.56 and 166.72 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 394.56 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/394.56 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 394.56 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 65,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,781.04/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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