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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 361.49 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 361.49 and 163.76 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 361.49 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/361.49 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 361.49 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 59,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196.74/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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