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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.53, 360.75 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.53, 360.75 and 168.24 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.53 : 360.75 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.53/360.75 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.53x = 360.75 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.53x = 60,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692.58/261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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