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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.81, 395.97 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.81, 395.97 and 161.29 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.81 : 395.97 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.81/395.97 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.81x = 395.97 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.81x = 63,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,865.95/263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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