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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 360.45 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 360.45 and 143.17 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 360.45 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/360.45 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 360.45 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 51,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,604.73/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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