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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 392.46 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 392.46 and 165.32 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 392.46 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/392.46 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 392.46 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 64,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,881.49/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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