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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 363.77 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 363.77 and 158.69 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 363.77 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/363.77 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 363.77 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 57,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724.05/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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