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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 395.01 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 395.01 and 165.65 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 395.01 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/395.01 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 395.01 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 65,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,431.43/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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