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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.71, 361.31 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.71, 361.31 and 163.52 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.71 : 361.31 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.71/361.31 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.71x = 361.31 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.71x = 59,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081.41/261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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