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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 395.36 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 395.36 and 117.24 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 395.36 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/395.36 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 395.36 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 46,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352.01/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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