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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 360.72 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 360.72 and 163.15 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 360.72 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/360.72 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 360.72 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 58,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,850.57/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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