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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 390.83 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 390.83 and 162.29 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 390.83 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/390.83 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 390.83 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 63,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,426.22/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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