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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 395.57 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 395.57 and 161.09 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 395.57 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/395.57 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 395.57 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 63,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,719.59/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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