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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 362.96 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 362.96 and 159.52 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 362.96 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/362.96 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 362.96 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 57,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,899.38/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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