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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.31, 391.39 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.31, 391.39 and 163.49 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.31 : 391.39 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.31/391.39 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.31x = 391.39 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.31x = 63,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,988.35/261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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