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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 360.91 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 360.91 and 161.92 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 360.91 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/360.91 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 360.91 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 58,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,438.55/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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