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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 395.85 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 395.85 and 117.79 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 395.85 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/395.85 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 395.85 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 46,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626.62/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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