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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 361.08 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 361.08 and 163.38 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 361.08 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/361.08 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 361.08 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 58,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,993.25/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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