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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.69, 395.63 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.69, 395.63 and 161.06 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.69 : 395.63 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.69/395.63 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.69x = 395.63 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.69x = 63,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,717.38/263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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