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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 361.06 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 361.06 and 163.48 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 361.06 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/361.06 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 361.06 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 59,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,026.09/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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