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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 363.04 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 363.04 and 159.60 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 363.04 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/363.04 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 363.04 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 57,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,941.18/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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