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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 395.38 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 395.38 and 160.99 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 395.38 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/395.38 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 395.38 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 63,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,651.44/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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