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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.71, 361.08 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.71, 361.08 and 168.46 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.71 : 361.08 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.71/361.08 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.71x = 361.08 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.71x = 60,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,826.63/261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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