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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 360.14 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 360.14 and 167.88 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 360.14 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/360.14 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 360.14 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 60,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,457.66/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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