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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 363.82 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 363.82 and 158.76 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 363.82 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/363.82 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 363.82 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 57,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,760.06/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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