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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.85, 361.01 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.85, 361.01 and 163.57 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.85 : 361.01 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.85/361.01 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.85x = 361.01 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.85x = 59,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049.01/261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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