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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 395.04 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 395.04 and 167.36 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 395.04 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/395.04 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 395.04 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 66,113.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,113.89/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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