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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 360.72 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 360.72 and 163.22 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 360.72 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/360.72 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 360.72 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 58,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,874.91/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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