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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.21, 360.38 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.21, 360.38 and 162.99 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.21 : 360.38 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.21/360.38 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.21x = 360.38 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.21x = 58,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,737.52/261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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