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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 361.08 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 361.08 and 162.04 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 361.08 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/361.08 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 361.08 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 58,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,509.40/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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