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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.82, 393.32 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.82, 393.32 and 160.04 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.82 : 393.32 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.82/393.32 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.82x = 393.32 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.82x = 62,946.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,946.93/262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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