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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 364.28 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 364.28 and 160.46 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 364.28 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/364.28 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 364.28 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 58,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,452.37/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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