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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.27, 360.54 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.27, 360.54 and 163.08 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.27 : 360.54 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.27/360.54 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.27x = 360.54 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.27x = 58,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,796.86/261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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