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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.21, 360.35 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.21, 360.35 and 162.95 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.21 : 360.35 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.21/360.35 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.21x = 360.35 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.21x = 58,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,716.42/261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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