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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 360.65 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 360.65 and 163.15 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 360.65 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/360.65 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 360.65 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 58,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,837.43/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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