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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 361.35 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 361.35 and 163.80 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 361.35 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/361.35 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 361.35 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 59,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,189.13/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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