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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 395.42 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 395.42 and 160.85 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 395.42 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/395.42 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 395.42 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 63,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,603.49/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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