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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 360.74 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 360.74 and 163.13 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 360.74 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/360.74 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 360.74 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 58,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,845.20/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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