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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.57 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.57 and 158.63 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.57 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.57 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.57 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 57,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,671.29/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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