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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.15, 360.46 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.15, 360.46 and 162.84 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.15 : 360.46 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.15/360.46 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.15x = 360.46 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.15x = 58,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,697.31/261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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