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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 395.08 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 395.08 and 117.09 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 395.08 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/395.08 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 395.08 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 46,259.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259.92/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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