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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.50, 363.66 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.50, 363.66 and 158.64 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.50 : 363.66 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.50/363.66 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.50x = 363.66 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.50x = 57,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,690.63/263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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