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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 363.18 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 363.18 and 158.29 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 363.18 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/363.18 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 363.18 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 57,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,487.45/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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