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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 363.03 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 363.03 and 158.18 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 363.03 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/363.03 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 363.03 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 57,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,422.27/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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