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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 360.90 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 360.90 and 162.03 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 360.90 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/360.90 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 360.90 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 58,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476.63/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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