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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 360.80 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 360.80 and 163.20 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 360.80 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/360.80 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 360.80 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 58,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882.56/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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