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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 363.29 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 363.29 and 158.43 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 363.29 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/363.29 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 363.29 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 57,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,557.70/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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