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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 359.91 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 359.91 and 167.76 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 359.91 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/359.91 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 359.91 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 60,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,378.50/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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