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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 360.63 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 360.63 and 163.06 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 360.63 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/360.63 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 360.63 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 58,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,804.33/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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