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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.22, 394.40 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.22, 394.40 and 160.20 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.22 : 394.40 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.22/394.40 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.22x = 394.40 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.22x = 63,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,180.51/263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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