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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 361.27 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 361.27 and 163.53 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 361.27 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/361.27 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 361.27 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 59,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,078.48/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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