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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 360.62 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 360.62 and 168.12 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 360.62 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/360.62 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 360.62 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 60,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627.43/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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