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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.26, 363.34 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.26, 363.34 and 159.76 is: 220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.26 : 363.34 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.26/363.34 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.26x = 363.34 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.26x = 58,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047.20/263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.49

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