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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.19, 360.30 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.19, 360.30 and 162.91 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.19 : 360.30 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.19/360.30 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.19x = 360.30 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.19x = 58,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,696.47/261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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