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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 360.45 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 360.45 and 162.98 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 360.45 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/360.45 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 360.45 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 58,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,746.14/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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