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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.29, 394.97 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.29, 394.97 and 160.63 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.29 : 394.97 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.29/394.97 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.29x = 394.97 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.29x = 63,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444.03/263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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