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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.13, 363.09 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.13, 363.09 and 163.50 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.13 : 363.09 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.13/363.09 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.13x = 363.09 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.13x = 59,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,365.22/263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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