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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 360.44 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 360.44 and 171.42 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 360.44 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/360.44 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 360.44 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 61,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,786.62/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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