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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 390.85 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 390.85 and 162.42 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 390.85 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/390.85 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 390.85 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 63,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,481.86/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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