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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.27, 394.49 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.27, 394.49 and 166.88 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.27 : 394.49 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.27/394.49 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.27x = 394.49 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.27x = 65,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,829.68/263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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