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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.86, 361.40 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.86, 361.40 and 163.71 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.86 : 361.40 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.86/361.40 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.86x = 361.40 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.86x = 59,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,163.98/261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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