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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.39, 360.57 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.39, 360.57 and 163.12 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.39 : 360.57 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.39/360.57 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.39x = 360.57 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.39x = 58,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,816.18/261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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