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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 360.56 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 360.56 and 162.93 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 360.56 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/360.56 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 360.56 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 58,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,746.45/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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