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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.94, 361.74 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.94, 361.74 and 163.74 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.94 : 361.74 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.94/361.74 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.94x = 361.74 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.94x = 59,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,231.31/261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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