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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.82, 395.55 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.82, 395.55 and 109.71 is: 164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.82 : 395.55 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.82/395.55 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.82x = 395.55 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.82x = 43,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,395.79/263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.49

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