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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 360.84 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 360.84 and 168.15 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 360.84 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/360.84 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 360.84 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 60,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,675.25/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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