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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 360.60 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 360.60 and 168.12 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 360.60 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/360.60 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 360.60 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 60,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,624.07/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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