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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 361.08 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 361.08 and 163.48 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 361.08 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/361.08 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 361.08 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 59,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,029.36/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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