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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 360.72 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 360.72 and 168.22 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 360.72 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/360.72 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 360.72 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 60,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,680.32/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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