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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 395.50 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 395.50 and 164.87 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 395.50 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/395.50 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 395.50 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 65,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,206.09/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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