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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 360.75 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 360.75 and 163.23 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 360.75 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/360.75 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 360.75 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 58,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,885.22/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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