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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 360.76 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 360.76 and 168.16 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 360.76 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/360.76 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 360.76 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 60,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665.40/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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