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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.45, 395.21 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.45, 395.21 and 160.58 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.45 : 395.21 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.45/395.21 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.45x = 395.21 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.45x = 63,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464.21/263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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