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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 360.50 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 360.50 and 161.66 is: 223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 360.50 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/360.50 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 360.50 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 58,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,275.82/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.09

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