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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 360.54 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 360.54 and 168.03 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 360.54 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/360.54 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 360.54 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 60,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,581.54/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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