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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 360.93 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 360.93 and 158.10 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 360.93 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/360.93 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 360.93 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 57,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063.94/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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