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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 395.42 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 395.42 and 168.03 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 395.42 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/395.42 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 395.42 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 66,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441.58/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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