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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 360.16 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 360.16 and 162.83 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 360.16 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/360.16 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 360.16 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 58,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,644.04/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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