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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 396 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 396 and 161.38 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 396 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/396 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 396 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 63,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,906.48/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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