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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 360.25 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 360.25 and 162.72 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 360.25 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/360.25 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 360.25 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 58,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,619.47/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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