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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 363.03 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 363.03 and 158.22 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 363.03 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/363.03 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 363.03 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 57,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,438.61/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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