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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 361.23 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 361.23 and 168.45 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 361.23 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/361.23 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 361.23 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 60,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,847.68/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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