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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 393.40 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 393.40 and 164.85 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 393.40 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/393.40 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 393.40 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 64,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,849.20/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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