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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 360.38 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 360.38 and 163.08 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 360.38 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/360.38 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 360.38 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 58,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771.18/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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