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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 391.74 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 391.74 and 164.15 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 391.74 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/391.74 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 391.74 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 64,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,302.16/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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