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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.41, 394.64 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.41, 394.64 and 160.64 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.41 : 394.64 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.41/394.64 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.41x = 394.64 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.41x = 63,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,396.36/263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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