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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.79, 360.87 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.79, 360.87 and 163.37 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.79 : 360.87 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.79/360.87 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.79x = 360.87 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.79x = 58,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,956.54/261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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