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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 395.08 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.25, 395.08 and 167.27 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 395.08 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/395.08 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 395.08 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 66,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,082.64/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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