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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.59 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.59 and 158.61 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.59 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.59 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.59 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 57,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,668.13/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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