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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 361.26 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 361.26 and 168.38 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 361.26 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/361.26 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 361.26 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 60,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,828.51/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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