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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.17, 394.63 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.17, 394.63 and 80.52 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.17 : 394.63 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.17/394.63 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.17x = 394.63 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.17x = 31,775.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,775.21/263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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