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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 394.60 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 394.60 and 160.74 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 394.60 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/394.60 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 394.60 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 63,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,428.00/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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