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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 395.37 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 395.37 and 117.45 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 395.37 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/395.37 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 395.37 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 46,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436.21/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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