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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.24, 394.88 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.24, 394.88 and 167.66 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.24 : 394.88 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.24/394.88 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.24x = 394.88 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.24x = 66,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,205.58/263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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