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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 361.38 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 361.38 and 163.52 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 361.38 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/361.38 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 361.38 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 59,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,092.86/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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