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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 395.58 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 395.58 and 161.12 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 395.58 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/395.58 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 395.58 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 63,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,735.85/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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