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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 396.45 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 396.45 and 161.27 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 396.45 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/396.45 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 396.45 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 63,933.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,933.51/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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