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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.59, 395.52 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.59, 395.52 and 109.63 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.59 : 395.52 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.59/395.52 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.59x = 395.52 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.59x = 43,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,360.86/263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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