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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 395.64 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 395.64 and 117.36 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 395.64 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/395.64 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 395.64 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 46,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,432.31/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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