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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 360.71 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 360.71 and 168.26 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 360.71 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/360.71 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 360.71 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 60,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,693.13/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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