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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 360.15 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 360.15 and 161.46 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 360.15 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/360.15 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 360.15 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 58,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,149.82/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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