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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.17, 394.72 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.17, 394.72 and 109.07 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.17 : 394.72 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.17/394.72 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.17x = 394.72 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.17x = 43,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052.11/263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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