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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.41, 360.87 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.41, 360.87 and 163.31 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.41 : 360.87 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.41/360.87 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.41x = 360.87 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.41x = 58,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,933.68/261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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