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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 395.86 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 395.86 and 117.68 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 395.86 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/395.86 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 395.86 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 46,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584.80/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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