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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 360.16 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 360.16 and 161.43 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 360.16 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/360.16 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 360.16 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 58,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,140.63/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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