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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 363.76 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 363.76 and 165.52 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 363.76 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/363.76 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 363.76 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 60,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,209.60/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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