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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 363.35 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 363.35 and 163.71 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 363.35 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/363.35 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 363.35 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 59,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,484.03/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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