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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 360.63 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 360.63 and 163.14 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 360.63 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/360.63 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 360.63 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 58,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,833.18/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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