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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.42, 360.72 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.42, 360.72 and 163.32 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.42 : 360.72 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.42/360.72 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.42x = 360.72 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.42x = 58,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,912.79/261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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