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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 395.45 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 395.45 and 117.41 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 395.45 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/395.45 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 395.45 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 46,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,429.09/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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