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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 361.07 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 361.07 and 168.46 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 361.07 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/361.07 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 361.07 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 60,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,827.72/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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