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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 360.76 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 360.76 and 163.12 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 360.76 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/360.76 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 360.76 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 58,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,847.17/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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