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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 395.16 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 395.16 and 117.22 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 395.16 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/395.16 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 395.16 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 46,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,320.66/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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