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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 395.40 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 395.40 and 117.25 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 395.40 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/395.40 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 395.40 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 46,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360.65/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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