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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 360.62 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 360.62 and 163.06 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 360.62 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/360.62 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 360.62 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 58,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802.70/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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