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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 395.42 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 395.42 and 117.54 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 395.42 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/395.42 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 395.42 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 46,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477.08/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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