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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 359.96 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 359.96 and 162.66 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 359.96 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/359.96 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 359.96 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 58,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,551.50/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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