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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 360.91 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 360.91 and 168.35 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 360.91 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/360.91 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 360.91 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 60,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,759.70/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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