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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 361.20 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 361.20 and 163.46 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 361.20 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/361.20 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 361.20 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 59,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,041.75/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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