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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 360.18 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 360.18 and 161.55 is: 222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 360.18 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/360.18 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 360.18 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 58,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,187.08/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.86

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