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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 360.86 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 360.86 and 168.33 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 360.86 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/360.86 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 360.86 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 60,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,742.72/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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