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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.03, 360.24 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.03, 360.24 and 162.81 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.03 : 360.24 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.03/360.24 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.03x = 360.24 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.03x = 58,648.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,648.87/261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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