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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 360.30 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 360.30 and 162.88 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 360.30 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/360.30 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 360.30 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 58,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,685.66/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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