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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 394.82 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 394.82 and 160.58 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 394.82 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/394.82 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 394.82 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 63,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,400.20/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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