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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 395.30 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 395.30 and 71.17 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 395.30 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/395.30 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 395.30 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 28,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132.69/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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