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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 361.43 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 361.43 and 168.83 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 361.43 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/361.43 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 361.43 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 61,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017.58/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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