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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.82, 395.48 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.82, 395.48 and 161.12 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.82 : 395.48 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.82/395.48 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.82x = 395.48 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.82x = 63,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,719.74/263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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