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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 361.37 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 361.37 and 163.69 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 361.37 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/361.37 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 361.37 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 59,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,152.16/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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