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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 395.32 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 395.32 and 160.89 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 395.32 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/395.32 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 395.32 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 63,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,603.03/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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