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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 360.88 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 360.88 and 168.08 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 360.88 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/360.88 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 360.88 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 60,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,656.71/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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