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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 360.33 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 360.33 and 162.86 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 360.33 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/360.33 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 360.33 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 58,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,683.34/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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