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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.43, 392.17 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.43, 392.17 and 163.84 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.43 : 392.17 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.43/392.17 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.43x = 392.17 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.43x = 64,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,253.13/261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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