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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 396 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 396 and 167.64 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 396 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/396 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 396 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 66,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385.44/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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