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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 394.59 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 394.59 and 118.68 is: 177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 394.59 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/394.59 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 394.59 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 46,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,829.94/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.99

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