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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.07, 394.13 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.07, 394.13 and 160.30 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.07 : 394.13 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.07/394.13 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.07x = 394.13 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.07x = 63,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,178.05/263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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