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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 361.01 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 361.01 and 163.27 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 361.01 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/361.01 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 361.01 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 58,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,940.01/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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