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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.81, 393.63 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.81, 393.63 and 160.01 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.81 : 393.63 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.81/393.63 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.81x = 393.63 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.81x = 62,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,983.64/262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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