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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 394.74 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 394.74 and 165.90 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 394.74 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/394.74 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 394.74 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 65,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,487.37/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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