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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 360.91 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 360.91 and 162.01 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 360.91 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/360.91 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 360.91 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 58,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,471.03/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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