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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 361.13 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 361.13 and 163.35 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 361.13 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/361.13 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 361.13 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 58,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,989.77/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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