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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 361.24 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 361.24 and 163.50 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 361.24 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/361.24 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 361.24 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 59,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,062.74/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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