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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 360.95 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 360.95 and 163.21 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 360.95 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/360.95 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 360.95 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 58,910.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,910.65/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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