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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 361.52 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 361.52 and 163.64 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 361.52 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/361.52 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 361.52 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 59,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159.13/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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