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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 360.96 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 360.96 and 163.42 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 360.96 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/360.96 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 360.96 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 58,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,988.08/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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