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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 360.29 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 360.29 and 162.90 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 360.29 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/360.29 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 360.29 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 58,690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,690.43/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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