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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.25, 360.44 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.25, 360.44 and 162.97 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.25 : 360.44 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.25/360.44 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.25x = 360.44 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.25x = 58,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,740.91/261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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