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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 360.70 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 360.70 and 163.32 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 360.70 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/360.70 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 360.70 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 58,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,909.52/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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