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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.38, 394.80 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.38, 394.80 and 167.26 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.38 : 394.80 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.38/394.80 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.38x = 394.80 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.38x = 66,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,034.25/263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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