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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 361.29 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 361.29 and 163.47 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 361.29 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/361.29 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 361.29 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 59,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,060.08/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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