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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 360.24 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 360.24 and 167.78 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 360.24 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/360.24 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 360.24 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 60,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,441.07/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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