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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 363.74 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 363.74 and 158.68 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 363.74 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/363.74 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 363.74 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 57,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,718.26/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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