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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 395.66 and 109.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 395.66 and 109.67 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 395.66 = 109.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/395.66 = 109.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 395.66 × 109.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 43,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,391.48/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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