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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 360.33 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 360.33 and 167.81 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 360.33 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/360.33 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 360.33 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 60,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,466.98/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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