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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 395.78 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 395.78 and 117.60 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 395.78 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/395.78 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 395.78 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 46,543.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,543.73/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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