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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 361.08 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 361.08 and 168.37 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 361.08 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/361.08 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 361.08 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 60,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,794.14/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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