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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 361.28 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 361.28 and 162.36 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 361.28 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/361.28 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 361.28 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 58,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,657.83/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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