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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 392.06 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 392.06 and 168.72 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 392.06 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/392.06 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 392.06 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 66,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,147.52/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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